How do rootstocks mediate scion salinity tolerance under salt stress?
Grafting in tomato has been investigated mainly in small-scale experiments, demonstrating morphological, physiological, and metabolic changes in the scion mediated by the rootstock. By grafting a scion onto different rootstocks, scion salt tolerance.....»»
Researchers uncover key codon repeats regulating chilling tolerance in rice
A recent study by Prof. Chong Kang's group from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has revealed a novel cold domesticated repair mechanism for DNA damage in rice, providing corresponding elite modules for the improvement.....»»
Thought Technology helps athletes reach peak performance with biofeedback
Human body produces various physiological signals. Analyzing the information can help people better deal with stress or enable athletes to reach peak performance, besides many other applications. Canada-based Thought Technology has been manufacturing.....»»
Scientists develop a cool new method of refrigeration
Adding salt to a road before a winter storm changes when ice will form. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have applied this basic concept to develop a new method of heating and cooling. The.....»»
Study proves Apple Watch is ready for stress monitoring; here are 3 tracking apps so you don’t have to wait
A new study has been published that demonstrates Apple Watch has the accuracy with its heart rate sensor to help users track stress. Fortunately, while we wait to see if Apple will launch a native stress monitoring experience, its wearable already t.....»»
Apple Watch can act as reliable & accurate stress indicator
The ECG feature alongside other measurements in the Apple Watch can act a basic stress detector, claims a new study.Back in 2020, the then forthcoming Apple Watch Series 6 was rumored to include features for monitoring mental health issues, most spec.....»»
Eating Too Much Salt Could Cause Stress Levels to Rise
Holiday feasts tend to be salt-heavy—but early animal experiments are finding that overindulging in the condiment could take an emotional toll......»»
China"s zero-COVID "volunteers" have suffered from stress and anxiety, study shows
"Volunteers" tasked with enforcing the Chinese Communist Party's zero-COVID policies have suffered from stress and anxiety, a new study shows......»»
Hot salt, clean energy: How artificial intelligence can enhance advanced nuclear reactors
Technology developed at Argonne can help narrow the field of candidates for molten salts, a new study demonstrates......»»
"Peekabo" dwarf galaxy is extremely metal-poor, study finds
Using the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), an international team of astronomers have observed the dwarf galaxy HIPASS J1131–31, dubbed the "Peekabo Galaxy." The observational campaign has found that Peek.....»»
Testing the stress levels of rescued koalas allows us to tweak their care so more survive in the wild
Koalas have adapted to Australia's rugged terrains. But bushfires, land clearing and other extreme threats can mean they suffer prolonged stress—and this has a significant effect on their wellbeing......»»
New study reveals how entrepreneurs avoid burnout and accumulate happiness
The number of people struggling with mental problems like burnout and stress is higher than ever. Can we learn from entrepreneurs how to avoid burnout and accumulate happiness?.....»»
Dietary manipulation may provide protection against toxic substances such as nicotine and chemotherapy, study finds
A Monash University study has found that removing a single, essential, dietary amino acid provides tolerance to chemicals such as nicotine......»»
Tata reportedly to open Apple stores in India
Amid rumors about Tata's intention to manufacture iPhones in India, the salt-to-software conglomerate is reportedly eyeing selling Apple products, which may help Apple in the country where it has seen double-digit revenue growth in recent years......»»
Three techniques, three species, three different ways to fight drought
Rising temperatures and increasing droughts have scientists looking for ways to better predict how plants will react to stress. Every study offers a little more information. Now, scientists have discovered a way to yield a wealth of insights in a sin.....»»
Space research: Is it feasible to reuse high salinity wastewater as a plant nutrient medium for plant hydroponics?
The water cycle is an important part of the controlled ecological life support system (CELSS). It involves the supply of drinking water and plant irrigation water, and the recycling of urine, sanitary waste water, and air condensate water. Using urin.....»»
Researchers assess danger that marine heat waves pose to young sea snails
Scientists, fishermen and nature lovers alike worry how sea creatures will fare as the oceans change around them. There's plenty of evidence that higher temperatures will place stress on marine animals. But just as important is the heat's effect on t.....»»
NASA scientists map global salt marsh losses and their carbon impact
According to a new NASA-led study, the world has lost 561 square miles (1,453 square kilometers) of salt marshes over the past 20 years. In a recent research paper published in the journal Nature, scientists described the first consistent global acco.....»»
Research team develops a wearable dataset for predicting in-class exam performance
Stress has a negative impact on physical health, reduces work productivity, and results in significant annual costs for industries and healthcare. While high stress is known to raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and have negative effects on men.....»»
Examining the promotion of Arabidopsis immune responses by a rhizosphere fungus
Plants can form diverse intimate relationships with beneficial mycorrhizal, endophytic and or rhizosphere fungi for nutrient trades. It is now known that plants can transfer carbon sources like fatty acids to fungi while the fungi mediate the supply.....»»
Climate change in the forests of northern Germany: Team finds widespread drought stress in European beech
More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of manmade climate change. The growth of the European beech has so far suffered decline mainly in southern Europe. European beech is Germany's most important native forest tree species, an.....»»